Andros Townsend equalises late for England as they play out a 1-1 draw with Italy in Turin.

INTERNATIONAL FRIENDLY: Graziano Pelle (29') Italy 1-0 England

INTERNATIONAL FRIENDLY: Andros Townsend (79') Italy 1-1 England

Three points on Italy and England's 1-1 friendly draw.

1. Townsend saves England

Andros Townsend is a confirmed favourite of England manager Roy Hodgson. No wonder, since the Tottenham winger was the wild card who inspired his country at the tail end of qualification for the last World Cup. Hodgson wanted to take Townsend to Brazil, before injury intervened, and his admiration can only have been enhanced by a thrilling equaliser in Turin.

Davy Klaassen scored the second Dutch goal as the hosts enjoyed a comfortable win over struggling Spain.

Two goals in three minutes put Netherlands on course for an easy 2-0 win over Spain. Here are three points on Tuesday's friendly in Amsterdam.

1. Spain stung by speedy Dutch start

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A spectacular free kick by Brek Shea in the first half was offset by a Jozy Altidore red card and a Valentin Stocker equalizer in the second as Switzerland came back to draw against the United States.

The U.S. men's national team conceded another late goal, but it still managed to secure a 1-1 tie with host Switzerland on Tuesday.

A sublime free kick from Brek Shea put the U.S. ahead just before halftime, but Jozy Altidore's foolish red card in the 68th minute put the Americans down a man, and Valentin Stocker's equalizer from short range ensured the hosts walked away with a draw. It marked the eighth time in eight games that the U.S. has conceded a goal in the 80th minute or later.

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